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diagnostics performance
About this tag
The diagnostics performance tag on WindowsForum.com covers troubleshooting methods for identifying and resolving system slowdowns, particularly during shutdown and restart on Windows 10 and Windows 11. Content focuses on using Event Viewer to detect hang events caused by apps or services that prevent timely power-off. Practical steps include analyzing event logs, pinpointing problematic software, and applying fixes such as updating, uninstalling, disabling auto-start, or adjusting shutdown behavior. This tag is relevant for intermediate users seeking targeted, evidence-based performance diagnostics rather than generic optimization advice.
Fix Windows 10/11 Slow Shutdown or Restart: Find and Disable Hang Apps (Event Viewer)
Difficulty: Intermediate | Time Required: 20 minutes
Slow shutdowns and restarts are usually caused by one (or a few) apps/services that don’t close when Windows tells them to. Instead of guessing, you can...